Community Scene: Candlelight Vigil Planned at Historic Home

Published: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 4:59 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, December 9, 2012 at 4:59 a.m.

The Ephriam M. Baynard House, 208 W. Lake Ave. just off Lake Stella near downtown Auburndale, is open again this season for Christmas tours.

Built in 1894, the two-story wood frame residence exhibits characteristics of the Folk Victorian style. Owned and operated by the city of Auburndale as a house museum, it has been restored to its original design. The Baynard House is a good example of the gable front and wing subtype of a residence that was common in the Southern states during the late 19th century. The home is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The main event, the Christmas open house and candlelight vigil, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is a food donation of one canned good or dry good per person. The tour includes the popular Gingerbread Village, created again this year by Cakes by Maggie. The village will be raffled at this event.

For more details, call Auburndale Leisure Services at 863-965-5545.

EAGLE LAKE MISTLETOE MARKETPLACE

Christmas gifts galore and a winter wonderland are part of the annual festivities enjoyed by those who attend the Mistletoe Marketplace at the city complex in Eagle Lake Wednesday through Saturday. The event is being held four nights this year.

Shop the many vendors selling Christmas and gift wares for the holidays located throughout the buildings at the city complex. Within the courtyard, treat your eyes to a feast of sparkling lights and scenes that will place your heart in the Christmas spirit. Arts and crafts, Santa, and the Secret Santa Shop for children will be highlights again this year. Entertainment includes hay rides and lots of food. The Train Room will be open this year. Admission and parking are free. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.

For more details, call 863-293-4141.

‘KILLING LINCOLN' TO BE REVIEWED

"Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever," by Bill O'Reilly will be reviewed by Martha Walker at the Friends of the Library book review at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Winter Haven Library's multipurpose room, 325 Ave. A N.W. Reading the book prior to the review is not necessary but welcomed. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the library at 863-291-5880.

BARTOW LIBRARY EVENTS

Teens are invited to create flowering poinsettia decorations from paper at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave.

Families are invited to the 2:30 p.m. Saturday family movie featuring "Arthur Christmas," rated PG and 97 minutes in length. The films are free and refreshments are available for a nominal fee.

HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

A Holiday Extravaganza will be held at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center, 801 Ave. T, N.E., from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The event, sponsored by the city of Winter Haven, will feature a movie, games and other fun activities. For more information, call 863-291-5675.

PRAISE IN THE PARK

Local church bands will be performing for the Praise in the Park held the second Friday of every month. The event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. will be held Friday. For more information, call Leisure Services at 863-291-5656.

BOUQUET GARDENERS CREATE ARRANGEMENTS

Keira Lennox, guest speaker and owner of Lasater Flowers and Gifts in Winter Haven, led a demonstration workshop on creating centerpieces for the Thanksgiving table at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Bouquet Garden Club. Lennox supplied everything from the vases and cut flowers to the guided steps so the members could create colorful fall bouquets filled with roses, chrysanthemums, daisies, leather leaf ferns and wheat. Colorful ribbon bows accented the centerpieces.

President Trudie Kirkland gave the results of the successful October fund-raiser, "Around the World in 80 Days," during the business meeting. Special recognition was given to Margaret Horvath and Margaret McGowan, co-chairmen of the show. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for community causes including maintenance of garden areas at the Garden Center, support of the Avon Park Correctional Institute's garden projects and monthly contributions and Christmas gifts to needy families through Florida First Start, the group's Snively Elementary project.

Gardeners will meet Wednesday for the annual Christmas fellowship and dinner. Entertainment will be provided by The Sassy Singers, a local volunteer women's choral group. Members will bring wrapped Christmas gifts for children and food items for their Snively Elementary project.

<p>The Ephriam M. Baynard House, 208 W. Lake Ave. just off Lake Stella near downtown Auburndale, is open again this season for Christmas tours.</p><p>Built in 1894, the two-story wood frame residence exhibits characteristics of the Folk Victorian style. Owned and operated by the city of Auburndale as a house museum, it has been restored to its original design. The Baynard House is a good example of the gable front and wing subtype of a residence that was common in the Southern states during the late 19th century. The home is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.</p><p>The tour schedule is 9 a.m. to noon today; 5-7 p.m. Monday; 2-5 p.m. Dec. 15-16; and 5-7 p.m. Dec. 18-20. </p><p>The main event, the Christmas open house and candlelight vigil, will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is a food donation of one canned good or dry good per person. The tour includes the popular Gingerbread Village, created again this year by Cakes by Maggie. The village will be raffled at this event. </p><p>For more details, call Auburndale Leisure Services at 863-965-5545. </p><p>EAGLE LAKE MISTLETOE MARKETPLACE</p><p>Christmas gifts galore and a winter wonderland are part of the annual festivities enjoyed by those who attend the Mistletoe Marketplace at the city complex in Eagle Lake Wednesday through Saturday. The event is being held four nights this year. </p><p>Shop the many vendors selling Christmas and gift wares for the holidays located throughout the buildings at the city complex. Within the courtyard, treat your eyes to a feast of sparkling lights and scenes that will place your heart in the Christmas spirit. Arts and crafts, Santa, and the Secret Santa Shop for children will be highlights again this year. Entertainment includes hay rides and lots of food. The Train Room will be open this year. Admission and parking are free. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday.</p><p>For more details, call 863-293-4141. </p><p>'KILLING LINCOLN' TO BE REVIEWED</p><p>"Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever," by Bill O'Reilly will be reviewed by Martha Walker at the Friends of the Library book review at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Winter Haven Library's multipurpose room, 325 Ave. A N.W. Reading the book prior to the review is not necessary but welcomed. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the library at 863-291-5880. </p><p>BARTOW LIBRARY EVENTS</p><p>Teens are invited to create flowering poinsettia decorations from paper at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bartow Public Library, 2150 S. Broadway Ave. </p><p>Families are invited to the 2:30 p.m. Saturday family movie featuring "Arthur Christmas," rated PG and 97 minutes in length. The films are free and refreshments are available for a nominal fee. </p><p>HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA</p><p>A Holiday Extravaganza will be held at the Winter Haven Recreational and Cultural Center, 801 Ave. T, N.E., from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The event, sponsored by the city of Winter Haven, will feature a movie, games and other fun activities. For more information, call 863-291-5675.</p><p>PRAISE IN THE PARK</p><p>Local church bands will be performing for the Praise in the Park held the second Friday of every month. The event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. will be held Friday. For more information, call Leisure Services at 863-291-5656.</p><p>BOUQUET GARDENERS CREATE ARRANGEMENTS</p><p>Keira Lennox, guest speaker and owner of Lasater Flowers and Gifts in Winter Haven, led a demonstration workshop on creating centerpieces for the Thanksgiving table at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Bouquet Garden Club. Lennox supplied everything from the vases and cut flowers to the guided steps so the members could create colorful fall bouquets filled with roses, chrysanthemums, daisies, leather leaf ferns and wheat. Colorful ribbon bows accented the centerpieces.</p><p>President Trudie Kirkland gave the results of the successful October fund-raiser, "Around the World in 80 Days," during the business meeting. Special recognition was given to Margaret Horvath and Margaret McGowan, co-chairmen of the show. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be used for community causes including maintenance of garden areas at the Garden Center, support of the Avon Park Correctional Institute's garden projects and monthly contributions and Christmas gifts to needy families through Florida First Start, the group's Snively Elementary project.</p><p>Gardeners will meet Wednesday for the annual Christmas fellowship and dinner. Entertainment will be provided by The Sassy Singers, a local volunteer women's choral group. Members will bring wrapped Christmas gifts for children and food items for their Snively Elementary project.</p><p>Hostesses for the recent meeting were Nanette Campbell, Carol Church, Donna Stork and Ginger Ramsbottom. </p><p>Brenda Eggert Brader's Community Scene column appears each Sunday in the Accent section of the News Chief. Contact her with community news at bbrader@tambabay.rr.com.</p>